Designing Your Dream Rental: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Guest-Ready Space
I this episode I dive into the secrets to transforming your short-term rental into a standout stay! Join Nella as she shares practical tips and expert strategies for decorating and designing your rental property. From setting the right mood to selecting perfect furnishings, this podcast offers actionable advice to help you create a memorable and welcoming space for your guests.

Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or just looking to elevate your rental's appeal, tune in to get inspired and start your design journey.

Before you go… don’t forget to check out my online course, “Design It Yourself”, for step-by-step guidance and more expert tips. Click the link below to learn more. Don’t miss it!

Join us on this episode of “Check In Ready” as we dive into a memorable design adventure: the epic battle between my trusty SUV and a rented U-Haul. I’ll share the behind-the-scenes story of a high-stakes shopping day where my SUV quickly proved too small to handle all the fabulous finds for a short-term rental project.

From struggling to fit an area rug to realizing I needed more space for oversized wall art, this episode is all about the importance of planning ahead. I’ll recount the stressful moments and unexpected challenges, and explain why sometimes a U-Haul is the unsung hero of a successful design project. Tune in to hear how a little foresight and flexibility can turn a potential disaster into a triumph.

Whether you’re a fellow designer or a short-term rental owner, you’ll find valuable insights on managing your design logistics and avoiding common pitfalls. Don’t miss it!

Before you go… don’t forget to check out my online course, “Design It Yourself”, for step-by-step guidance and more expert tips. Click the link below to learn more. Don’t miss it!

In this episode of "Check In Ready", I take you behind the scenes of one of the most frustrating and hilarious shopping trips of my interior design career.

Picture this: three carts loaded to the brim with carefully selected home décor treasures, only to have them mysteriously vanish while I stepped away for just a moment. Cue the panic! Join me as I recount the chaotic scramble to find my lost carts, the desperate search through the aisles, and the clever hack I came up with to make sure it never happens again. From near meltdowns to crafty solutions, this episode is all about the unexpected challenges of design shopping and how to keep your cool—and your cart—intact!

Before you go… don’t forget to check out my online course, “Design It Yourself”, for step-by-step guidance and more expert tips. Click the link below to learn more. Don’t miss it!

In this episode of "Check In Ready", I share a lesson learned the hard way: never leave grout decisions to chance! Join me as I recount the tale of a beautiful terracotta Spanish tile backsplash that almost took a turn for the worse when my handyman chose bright white grout—without consulting me first. Spoiler alert: it didn’t quite match the rustic vibe I was going for. Thankfully, it all turned out fine in the end, but this experience taught me the importance of personally selecting every material for a project.

Tune in for a funny, slightly stressful story, and take away a valuable tip: when it comes to design, the details matter—so always choose them yourself!

Before you go… don’t forget to check out my online course, “Design It Yourself”, for step-by-step guidance and more expert tips. Click the link below to learn more. Don’t miss it!

In this episode of Check In Ready, my sister and I throw on our DIY hats and dive headfirst into the world of power tools and home improvement. With our project reveal just around the corner and no handyman in sight, we decided to take matters—and drills—into our own hands. From hanging heavy mirrors to installing towel racks, we learned on the fly with YouTube as our guide. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at our hilarious, sometimes stressful, but ultimately rewarding journey of DIY determination. It’s a story of sisterly teamwork, a few extra holes in the wall, and the triumph of finishing what we started—all on our own!

Before you go… don’t forget to check out my online course, “Design It Yourself”, for step-by-step guidance and more expert tips. Click the link below to learn more. Don’t miss it!

In this episode of "Check In Ready", I dive into the delicate dance of timing that every busy designer knows all too well. Join me as I share a personal story of navigating a long checkout line, loading up my car with interior design treasures, and making it to school pick-up on time. Discover how I’ve learned to master the art of timing, ensuring every minute counts—especially when juggling design projects and mom duties. Tune in for some tips, a little stress, and a lot of laughs!

Before you go… don’t forget to check out my online course, “Design It Yourself”, for step-by-step guidance and more expert tips. Click the link above to learn more. Don’t miss it!

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